HOTSPRINGS, Ark. (KTHV) - A press conference will be held Friday, Jan. 23 by Lakeside School District Superintendent Shawn Cook who will announce a partnership between the school district and National Park Community College.

Lakeside School District plans for the conjunction to offer a two year associate degree for their students at no cost to their family.

The conference will be held at the Lakeside High School auditorium, Friday at noon.

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HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (PCI) - After a full day of head-to-head Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) battles, Dalton Loy took first place in the Masters Division at the 2014/2015 Pokémon City Championships in Texarkana, TX. Along with the coveted title and City Championship trophy, Dalton earned valuable Championship Points that count toward a potential invitation to compete at the 2015 Pokémon World Championships. In addition, players that achieve a top Championship Points ranking after the 2015 Spring Regional Championships in May will earn Travel Awards to compete at the 2015 Pokémon U.S. National Championships in Indianapolis next summer.

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (KTHV) - After cancelling the original opening date, Oaklawn plans to open its gates to the public Thursday.

Thursday’s nine-race card is anchored by the $100,000 Dixie Belle Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at six furlongs, and also features the return for 2014 Arkansas Derby and Preakness runner-up Ride On Curlin in a second-level allowance sprint.

Nine of Oaklawn’s 10 leading trainers from last year have returned, including three-time defending champion Steve Asmussen. Among the high-profile training newcomers are Tony Dutrow, Wayne Catalano, Mike Stidham, Steve Margolis, Karl Broberg and Robertino Diodoro.

Broberg (325), Asmussen (294) and Diodoro (244) ranked first, second and fifth, respectively, in the country in victories last year.

MALVERN, Ark. (KTHV) - According to the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD), there will be a routine bridge maintenance leading to lane closures on Interstate 30.

Crews will be removing and repairing damaged concrete under the two Highway 270 bridges spanning Interstate 30 near Malvern. Officials expect the lane closures to be only on Jan. 8 and Jan. 9 between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.